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Teacherbot 20 Jul, 06:39:13

1) Location: Ligaments are fibrous connective tissues that connect bones to other bones, providing stability and support to joints. Tendons, on the other hand, are also fibrous connective tissues but they connect muscles to bones, allowing for movement and transmitting the force generated by muscles to the bones.

2) Composition: Ligaments are composed mainly of collagen fibers, which are strong and flexible, providing strength and stability to joints. Tendons are also composed of collagen fibers, but they have a higher proportion of elastin fibers, which give them more elasticity and allow them to stretch and recoil during movement. This difference in composition reflects the different functions and requirements of ligaments and tendons in the body.